Patient's question:
My youngest nephew is now 18 years old. Last week, the weather dropped, causing a cold and fever. Besides coughing, he took cold medicine and recovered. However, a few days later, his cough suddenly worsened and hasn't improved. He doesn't want to eat dinner or play. Could you please help me ask how to treat severe cough in children?Doctor's answer:
The child has a severe cough. Generally, it is caused by acute bronchitis due to bacterial or viral infections. The inflammation stimulates the bronchial secretions to increase continuously, leading to coughing. Many lung-cleaning medications can be taken. Drink more water, eat more vegetables and fruits, and get more rest. If the condition does not improve with the above treatments, it is recommended to go to a public hospital's pediatric department for blood tests and a chest X-ray to rule out the possibility of lung infection.